Man charged with New Year’s Day rape

(CNS): The police have charged Seigal Taylor (38), from West Bay, with rape and indecent assault in connection with an incident that happened on New Year’s Day but was not reported to police until more than a week later. Taylor was arrested Friday and charged Sunday. A 20-year-old woman from Bodden Town was also arrested on Friday on suspicion of being an accomplice during the incident.

Seigal appeared in court Monday, where he was remanded in custody until a bail hearing can be scheduled. His case was transmitted to the Grand Court and he is expected to appear on 10 March to answer the charges.

The arrested woman is now on police bail, the RCIPS stated.